Bluecrest introduces two new menopause hormone tests

Bluecrest introduces two new menopause hormone tests

Last updated: 2 January 2025

Health assessments provider, Bluecrest, has expanded its offering to include a Menopause Hormone Test – and Advanced Menopause Profile – to help women understand if they are menopausal.

Broadening female health support for women, the tests are designed to support women over- 40 with suspected menopausal symptoms, and those looking to check menopausal status.

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"Traditionally a menopause diagnosis is based on symptoms alone. However, we know many women want to know what is happening during this time – so our tests offer further insight. We have included a GP consultation as part of our Advanced Menopause Profile, offering women a chance to discuss their results and symptoms – to establish the right path forward” comments Martin Thornton, Chief Medical Officer at Bluecrest.

Bluecrest’s Menopause Hormone Test looks at follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, which play a crucial role in promoting egg growth and triggering the production of oestrogen. An FSH blood test provides insights into the health of the pituitary gland – a key regulator of reproductive hormones – and can help to assess whether women may be entering menopause. The Advanced Menopause Profile looks at FSH levels, as well as oestradiol, sex hormone binding globulin, testosterone, and thyroid stimulating hormone.

More than 90% of postmenopausal women were never taught about the menopause at school, and over 60% only started looking for information about the menopause once their symptoms had started, according to a study conducted by the University College London. (1)

Thornton explains:

“There’s still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation out there, and many women report feeling alone when trying to cope with difficult symptoms. Being able to take a dedicated Menopause Hormone Test could transform someone’s menopause experience.”

Dominque Kent, Bluecrest Chief Executive, comments:

“We are so excited to launch the new Advanced Menopause Profile, which, along with a GP consultation to discuss symptoms, can give women insight into where they are on their menopause journey. So many women confuse perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms for burnout or other lifestyle pressures and vice versa. Our Menopause Hormone Tests give women the information they need to understand what is going on for them and take action.”

Researchers also found that ~63% of participants had found the menopause either difficult or very difficult – with women describing their experiences as a “nightmare” and “awful.”1

Bluecrest’s Advanced Menopause Profile supports the understanding of specific hormone levels, and can help women in their decisions around HRT, so that they can better manage the impact of menopause on their daily lives.

Kent continues:

“This launch is particularly personal to me, given my own experience and that of many women around me. Menopausal symptoms can be scary when you don’t know what is going on for you. We want to be able to empower and provide data about something that happens to 50% of the population, helping women manage menopause in the best way that they can.”

With NHS waiting lists for menopause specialist guidance rising to several months, (2) the tests will allow women to have informed conversations with a GP about where they are on their menopause journey and the treatment options available to them.

References

  1. UCL News. 2023. Nine in ten women were never educated about the menopause. Available at: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/apr/nine-ten-women-were-never-educated-about-menopause. Accessed: December 2024
  2. iNews. Menopause care crisis revealed as women face waiting until 2025 for NHS appointments. Available at: https://inews.co.uk/news/women-menopause-appointments-2025-2275134?srsltid=AfmBOooPb2zEiuUj238GtZCmO3pHfkaJBa5SbpBGDZYMJe1zhCL_gP6s. Accessed: December 2024
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